“Human beings, like plans, prove fallible in the presence of those ingredients that are missing in maneuvers - danger, death, and live ammunition.”
Quote by Barbara Tuchman
Work
The Guns of August: The Classic Bestselling Account of the Outbreak of the First World War
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the political and military tensions that culminated in the conflict, offering a detailed narrative of the pivotal events of August 1914. more
Author
Barbara Tuchman
Barbara Tuchman was an American historian renowned for her in-depth research and vivid narrative style. Her works covered historical events from the Roman Empire to the 20th century, with 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' and 'The Guns of August' being particularly notable. more
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